John Paul Dominguez

Author:

John R. Dominguez

ISBN #:

0669839078

Author:

John R. Dominguez

ISBN #:

0669869260

US Patent:

20080229712, Sep 25, 2008

Filed:

Mar 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/688613

Inventors:

John Dominguez - Pasadena TX, US

Assignee:

J & F Business, Inc. - Pasadena TX

International Classification:

B65B 61/00

US Classification:

53415, 531365

Abstract:

A self-aligning former assembly has a single-point mount for attachment to an automated form/fill/seal packaging machine. Substantially rectangular apertures in a plurality of mounting brackets are configured to fit snugly on corresponding substantially rectangular shoulders formed on a mounting post. The configuration inhibits pivoting motion of the former on the mounting post. In an illustrated embodiment, the mounting post is attached to a base plate with a plurality of spaced-apart fasteners which prevent rotational movement of the mounting post relative to the base plate. Radial attachments are used in the illustrated embodiment to secure the funnel portion of a product feed tube to the mounting apparatus. Paired upper and lower mounting brackets permit precise alignment of the device prior to affixing the radial attachments to the mounting brackets. The disclosed mounting system obviates the need for subsequent adjustment of the former on the packaging system to align the former assembly with the pull-down belts and the longitudinal seal former.

US Patent:

20030050166, Mar 13, 2003

Filed:

Sep 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/948259

Inventors:

John Dominguez - Pasadena TX, US
Ben Dominguez - LaPorte TX, US
Kenneth Dishon - Richmond TX, US

Assignee:

J & F Business, Inc.

International Classification:

B31C005/00

US Classification:

493/296000, 493/269000

Abstract:

A former whose wing component incorporates periodic openings, a tube component (that may, or may not, incorporate periodic openings) and a base component (that is shaped to conform substantially to the former's tube geometry) is described. Such a former, may be significantly less heavy than prior art formers (for a given size package) while simultaneously providing improved performance and durability. A former assembly that includes the former, a cross-bar, a top-plate and spacers is also described. Each of the cross-bar, top-plate and spacers may use aluminum and/or incorporate hollowed pockets to further reduce the assemblies weight.

Address:

11606 Yorkshire Oaks Dr, Houston, TX 77065

Phone:

713 512-6040

VIN:

2HGFB6E54CH704053

Make:

HONDA

Model:

CIVIC

Year:

2012